dehydration
noun
de·hy·dra·tion
ˌdē-ˌhī-ˈdrā-shən 
: the process of dehydrating
especially
: an abnormal depletion of body fluids
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In short, alcohol of any kind causes dehydration, which will leave your skin looking dry and dull.
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Sanjana Ray, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2024
Causes include dehydration, mineral loss, muscle overuse or injury during exercise, and pregnancy.
—Laura Schober, Health, 8 Dec. 2024
Taking creatine with caffeine can increase your risk of dehydration.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 6 Dec. 2024
Symptoms can include dehydration, bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps.
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Sanjana Ray, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2024
Causes include dehydration, mineral loss, muscle overuse or injury during exercise, and pregnancy.
—Laura Schober, Health, 8 Dec. 2024
Taking creatine with caffeine can increase your risk of dehydration.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 6 Dec. 2024
Symptoms can include dehydration, bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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dehydration
noun
de·hy·dra·tion
ˌdē-hī-ˈdrā-shən
: the process of dehydrating
especially
: an abnormal depletion of body fluids
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